Abbey Machinery VF1500T, Maintenance, Operating Instructions And Spare Parts Lists

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Abbey Tub Feeders
5.1 PRE SEASON ABBEY TUB FEEDER MAINTENANCE
Grease all points on the machine at regular intervals throughout the Season (a suggested period is once every
7 days). Grease the PTO shafts as recommended on their respective instruction booklets. If a conveyor is fitted
to the machine grease all points and oil the conveyor chain well for the best performance.
For an efficient cutting action to be produced by the feeder ensure all auger knifes have a good edge. Replace
worn knifes with genuine parts only.
The following bolts should be checked and tightened prior to using the machine.
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Gearbox to floor connecting bolts(Ref Page 21:210N/M for VF800 and VF1500) (320N/M for all other
models).
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Gearbox to auger connecting studs.
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Knife bolts.
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The M20 weigh bar bolts only should be tightened.
Check the weighing system prior to loading the machine to ensure the system is working and weighing
accurately. Optimum performance and effective feeding can only be produced with consistent loads, always
ensure the weighing system is working properly.
Oil for Planetary Gearboxes
The planetary gearbox oil should be changed after the first 100hrs of work and subsequent changes should be
after 1000 working hours or at least once a season.
At least once a season change the planetary gearbox oil. See instruction manual, page 9 maintenance section
5.0. Always drain the gear oil while it is warm to avoid the deposit of sludge’s. Clean the drain plug prior to
refilling the oil.